A theorist, organist, and conductor, Jeff Ostrowski holds his B.M. in Music Theory from the University of Kansas (2004), and did graduate work in Musicology. He serves as choirmaster for the new FSSP parish in Los Angeles, where he resides with his wife and children.

“I should not like to be too harsh on this commission’s labors. It numbered a certain number of genuine scholars and more than one experienced and judicious pastor. Under different circumstances, they might have accomplished excellent work. Unfortunately, on the one hand, a deadly error in judgment placed the official leadership of this committee in the hands of a man who—though generous and brave—was not very knowledgeable: Cardinal Larcaro. He was utterly incapable of resisting the maneuvers of the mealy-mouthed scoundrel that the Neapolitan Vincentian, Annibale, a man as bereft of culture as he was of basic honesty, soon revealed himself to be.”
— Fr. Bouyer, a liturgical expert appointed by Pope Paul VI

1.) The music for this coming Sunday, 13 September (16th Sunday after Pentecost) has been posted HERE.

2.) First I will talk about Sunday; then I will address Friday’s Mass.

3.) For Sunday, what should you be practicing? It will depend on who you are. If you’re a new choir member, you might not be familiar with pieces that others have already learned. However, in general, the following seems accurate:

3a. Remember the DEAL we made, saying you would learn the new “Alleluia” for Sunday. (It’s number 4470)

3b. For several months, we’ve been trying to learn the polyphony for number 4594. Please continue practicing this.

3c. If you have forgotten how to sing the “Ave Maris Stella,” you need to review that one—did you notice we’re singing it during Communion this coming Sunday?

3d. Finally, there’s a new piece you should be working on called “Jesu Dulcis Memoria” (number 4428).

4.) Now that I have addressed Sunday, I will proceed to talk about Friday’s Mass.

5.) I am told this will be a very special Mass. I’m told it’s very important that we give something back to a parish (Saint Victor) which has given us so much. I’m told there might be tons of people in attendance.

6.) I will arrive at 6:00pm to rehearse with my brother and sister—from Kansas—and anyone wishing to come at 6:00pm is VERYWELCOME TO DO SO.

(b) The men will then sing the Introit not from the binders, but from a PRINTOUT I will give you.

(c) We will sing the Rice Kyrie. There is no Gloria.

(d) We will sing the Alleluia as usual, except the verses will come not from the binders, but from this PRINTOUT. There is no Credo.

(e) Men will sing the full Offertory not from the binders, but from this PRINTOUT.

(f) We will sing the Offertory hymn we’ve been singing lately.

(g) Sanctus & Agnus Dei will be as normal.

(h) Choir will receive Holy Communion while Meaghan plays. Then we will sing the Communion Antiphon as normal, except not from the binders, but from this PRINTOUT.

(i) If there’s time, we will sing the “Ave Maris Stella.” After Post-Communion, the Sanctíssimum is left on the Altar.

(j) After the Last Gospel, Fr. Fryar changes into his cope at the chair. Then he walks to the center of the Altar. He intones “O Salutaris Hostia.” (Number 968 in the Campion Missals). We continue it. Meaghan accompanies using this score.

(k) Fr. Fryar incenses the Sanctíssimum.

(l) A procession follows. During the procession we sing the “Pange Lingua” (Page 178 in Campion Missal) but not the final verses (“TANTUM ERGO”). We wrap up the Pange Lingua when everyone is situated.

(m) We pray the Rosary in the Church Basement.

(n) We process back up after the Rosary is finished, and while that happens we sing Number 950 in the Campion Missals.

(o) When Father places Sanctíssimum on Altar and kneels down, we begin “Tantum Ergo” (Number 969 in the Campion Missals). Meaghan accompanies using this file.

(p) After the Blessing with the Monstrance, we sing an Exit hymn: “Holy Ghost We Praise Thy Name” (Number 881 in the Campion Missal) which Meaghan accompanies with this file.

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This new Gregorian Chant Mass (with optional organ accompaniment) uses the new ICEL translation of the Roman Missal. We provide free practice videos, vocalist scores in modern and Gregorian notation, congregational booklets, and much more!

Kevin Allen's brilliant new SATB collection of twelve (12) Sacred Motets that can be used all throughout the Liturgical year. 144 Practice videos by Matthew J. Curtis. Optional Psalm tones written out for each piece, in Latin & English.

Here is a newly-composed Gregorian Chant GLORIA in honor of Saint Edmund Arrowsmith (†1628). Please feel free to download the PDF organist scores, PDF vocalist scores (in both Modern and Gregorian notation). This setting uses the new ICEL translation of the Roman Missal.

A 70-page collection of polyphonic Motets that can be sung by the average parish choir! Although the pieces were designed for SSA or TTB choirs, they also work well for mixed choirs. Matthew has also recorded 56 free practice videos to help your choir members learn these beautiful pieces.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father . . .

If you have an SATB choir that would love a brand new collection of dignified, beautiful, not-too-difficult motets, you need to check out Kevin Allen's "Cantiones Sacrae Simplices." Vocal phenomenon Matthew J. Curtis has also recorded more than 144 practice videos which carefully instruct singers who do not read music well. All 144 training videos are free!

Watershed assisted the Birmingham Oratory with media work leading up to the Papal visit and Beatification of John Henry Cardinal Newman. Our documentary shorts provide online tours of the Oratory, including the Cardinal’s Room and Library as well as the parish church and its chapels.

Distinguished composer Kevin Allen has set twelve Eucharistic Motets for three voices. Although the pieces were designed for SSA or TTB choirs, they also work well for mixed choirs, and a special transposition table has been included for the ease of the choirmaster. Choirmasters and singers will appreciate the fact that these pieces are not difficult to sing.

An hour-long documentary on Sacred Music. Watershed's cameras take you inside the 19th annual Sacred Music Colloquium, sponsored by the Church Music Association of America. The DVD includes a 45-minute, never-before-seen interview with Dr. William Mahrt, CMAA President & Stanford Professor.

The Rt. Rev'd Dom Hervé Courau, Abbat of Notre Dame de Triors, has authorised Watershed to post the Community's Gregorian chant recordings on our sites. For this gracious permission, sincere thanks to Father Abbat, also in the name of all those chanters who will profit from studying these beautiful sung prayers of the Church.

John Henry Newman was born in London (2/21/1801) and died in Birmingham (8/11/1890). As Vicar of St Mary’s Oxford he exerted a profound spiritual influence on the Church of England. Through his extensive published writings and private correspondence he created a greater understanding of the Catholic Church.

This is part of our ongoing Liturgical work, and we are grateful to the many guest composers who generously donate their scores. In addition, we offer free resources for all the other parts of the Mass, and currently provide more than 6,000 free Liturgical scores.

Kevin Allen's world-famous SATB "Tantum Ergo" is now in print. This piece has been enjoyed by many thousands of people, and is featured as the opening piece on "Sacred, Beautiful, & Universal: Colloquium XIX." Corpus Christi Watershed is proud to offer this Motet, along with fourteen other beautiful Motets, in "Cantiones Sacrae II."

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